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10 Instagram spots around Marseille
Marseille’s harbour, parks and waterfront architecture offer varied views of the Mediterranean city. These ideas combine public quays, gardens and exterior details.
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Vieux-Port mirror canopy
The mirrored canopy on Quai de la Fraternité reflects the people and activity of the Old Port. Look up from the public quay for a frame that includes the harbour at one edge and its reflection above.
Search Google MapsPalais Longchamp
At Palais Longchamp, a monumental fountain sits between the curved colonnades linking two museum wings. From the exterior approach, let the columns guide the eye towards the central structure.
Search Google MapsNotre-Dame de la Garde viewpoint
The area by Notre-Dame de la Garde looks across Marseille towards the sea. From the visitor viewpoint, pick out a section of rooftops and coastline and keep the horizon level.
Search Google MapsVallon des Auffes
A bridge on the Corniche crosses above the small fishing harbour of Vallon des Auffes. From the harbour’s public edge, frame a few boats with part of the bridge behind them and keep access to the quay clear.
Search Google MapsMucem J4 exterior
The Mucem’s J4 building has a fine concrete mesh around its exterior. From the outdoor route, photograph a section of the patterned screen with the sea beyond. The outdoor areas follow the museum’s opening hours.
Search Google MapsCathédrale de la Major
La Major has a monumental façade facing its forecourt. From the open area outside, choose a detail of the striped stonework and arches, or move back for a wider exterior view.
Search Google MapsPlace de Lenche
Place de Lenche lies among the streets of Marseille’s Le Panier district. Photograph the square as a small street scene and let the surrounding façades define its edges.
Search Google MapsParc du Pharo
The park by Palais du Pharo overlooks the Old Port and Fort Saint-Nicolas. Choose a section of the public park’s view and layer the harbour water below the buildings on the opposite side.
Search Google MapsParc Borély
Parc Borély contains a formal garden and the Château Borély. From a garden path, use the planted geometry in the foreground to lead towards the château. Check the park’s opening hours.
Search Google MapsPrado beach promenade
A promenade runs beside the Plages du Prado. Use the paved edge of the walk as a line through the frame and place the sea beyond it, leaving the route clear for walkers and cyclists.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Marseille Tourist Office, Old Port fish market
- Marseille Tourist Office, Palais Longchamp
- Marseille Tourist Office, Notre-Dame de la Garde
- Marseille Tourist Office, Vallon des Auffes
- Mucem, J4 building
- Marseille Tourist Office, Cathédrale de la Major
- Marseille Tourist Office, Panier walking route
- Marseille Tourist Office, Palais du Pharo
- Marseille Tourist Office, Parc Borély
- Marseille Tourist Office, Plages du Prado
- City of Marseille, Cathédrale Sainte-Marie-Majeure